Therapists in Tacoma, WA

Welcome. You've taken that first step. Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, loneliness, cPTSD, or trauma. Are you at a crossroads in life; feeling stuck? I specialize in helping people through these times of transition to lead fulfilling lives. My approach is person centered and tailored to your unique needs and goals. Together, we will work to identify root causes/core beliefs. I will teach you skills to decrease and overcome the symptoms. I'm a skilled EMDR and Brainspotting, DBT, TF-CBT, ego states/Inner child work. Together, we will increase emotional regulation and feelings of safety. I also work with PARENTS/TEENS

Sara Elkington MA, LMHC is a licensed mental health therapist currently building a practice in Tacoma, Washington. She has specialized in working with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, dissociative symptoms, post-trauma reactions, intimate partner abuse recovery, ADHD-related concerns, and those living with a life-changing medical condition or chronic illness. She firmly believes in the power of therapy to promote self-growth and resilience. Sara is committed to providing a safe, supportive, and judgment-free space for her clients to explore their experiences and foster healing.

My calling is to have my own practice where my clients and I have the opportunity to dig deep and explore their mental health and substance use with no time constrictions. So here I am ready to help to explore the core causes of traumas and walk through vulnerabilities alongside you, you are not alone. I will leave you with my favorite quote before you schedule your initial appointment. Let’s start our journey today.

Hello and welcome. By taking the time to seek counseling, you are taking a big step toward wellness. I understand that finding the right fit in counseling is of vital importance to the healing you want to experience. My approach toward counseling is focused on the person sitting (virtually) in front of me. My aim in establishing a helpful counseling relationship is to build a space where my clients feel safe, heard, seen, respected, and cared for. I believe that effective counseling is a process in which my clients have the space and feel empowered to explore their life experiences safely.

I work with individuals aged 16 and older of all genders seeking support for a broad range of mental health and life issues. I am a strong advocate and ally, and work to help my clients on their path toward healing, acceptance, balance and growth. I have a Great Pyrenees dog in office with me, so please let me know if you would be more comfortable meeting in person or via Telehealth. I am in the process of earning my Doctorate of Social Work (DSW) through Tulane University. Please note, this is the only Psychology Today profile through which you can reach me, I am only affiliated with my own practice, HumanKindness Health.

I like people and enjoy getting to know and understand them. There are many ways we can get stuck or get weighed down in life issues. It is exciting for me to assist others in finding ways to get on with living. I believe this occurs when a client feels comfortable in the relationship with their therapist. As a therapist, my first task is to provide a safe environment for a person to experience themselves in new ways.

I strive to create a trusting, safe and empowering environment in order to promote positive change. I believe that our early relationships influence and shape our relationships into adulthood. Exploring these past relationships is essential for change because they contribute to our current life stressors, negative thinking patterns, relationships and our ability to cope with challenges. I incorporate, attachment theory, dialectal behavior therapy, cognitive behavior therapy and psychodynamic therapy in treatment. My desire is to assist you in understanding yourself, and learn tools to thrive in all aspects of your life.

I work with adults of all ages and youths ages 13-19. I am credentialed in addictions counseling and understand how this may influence some of my clients. I love helping clients resolve trauma pain and the issues that come with that. I have helped clients suffering with schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorders. You can make friends with the voices. Clients suffering from self-harming behaviors are some of my favorite people. The relationship with them grows as they learn new ways to direct and release their pain. You are not alone.

We all experience speed bumps during our life journey. Though it may seem we are "lost"unsure of I believe the powers we are looking for are inside YOU! One simply needs to be validated, and to strengthen the emotional "muscles" that have grown weak--just as we exercise our bodies and our minds, we must exercise our emotional I truly believe we can not experience long term health unless we pay close attention to our Mind, Body and Spirit--the Emotional; our humanness. when we honor our truths, we will achieve our Authentic Self! I look forward to helping guide you towards your personal, goals. NEVER UNDERESTIMATE THE POWER OF YOU

Asking for help is a sign of strength, and you do not need to undertake the healing journey alone. You deserve to live a fulfilling life and I am here to help you build it. I approach psychotherapy with the belief that increased insight, effective coping skills, and a strong therapeutic relationship are cornerstones to facilitating positive behavioral change. I have experience working with teenagers and adults with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma, phobias, and bipolar disorder. I help manage maladaptive thinking, challenging feelings, and behavioral patterns that interfere with your quality of life.

If you’ve been struggling to find a therapist experienced in working with your situation I encourage you to email me. I’m currently taking in-person appointments in Indiana and online in Washington. I specialize in treating trauma, sexual and gender issues and personality disorders. I have 10 years clinical experience serving Greater Lafayette and 15 years total working with individuals and couples of all ages. I am an AASECT certified sex therapist and trained in multiple approaches to treating PTSD. I am looking forward to meeting with you to discuss the best way that we can work together to help you overcome your stress.

I am a partner in Summit Health Management, a group founded by an eclectic partnership of four established, experienced providers with the vision of offering a variety of therapeutic services to meet the needs of children, adolescents, adults, elders, couples, and families in our community. Our group’s mission is to provide the region with experienced, compassionate, professional, and proficient mental and behavioral health care. We offer a therapy and psychiatric care for all ages, presentations, relationships and disorders, including individual, couples, family and group therapy, as well as substance abuse recovery for all ages.

As human being, I know that life situations could be difficult to manage by our own. However, past traumas, bad relationships (toxic/domestic abuse), stress, divorces, financial struggles, mental health disorders, depression, grieves...DON"T have to determine our life moving forward. IT IS POSSIBLE to recover from those big stones that we find in our life path! I love to work with my clients from a healing/recovery perspective and none judgmental attitude to help them get a better quality of life.

I would be honored to create space for you as we find a way to recovery and healing. I love to work with each unique human that sits in front of me, no matter where you come from or where you want to go. I am particularly passionate about working with LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent individuals, and religious trauma survivors.

We live in exciting and stressful times. If you’re struggling to adapt to the many changes happening, you’re not alone. And if you're reading this, you're on your way out of the struggle! Whether you’re experiencing anxiety, low self-esteem, trauma symptoms, or just having difficulty making positive changes in your life, therapy can help. I provide telehealth therapy sessions (no in-person), to fit better into your busy life. Together we will find solutions, improve your overall health and self-esteem, and help you live the kind of life you feel good about. I provide non-judgmental support and I will keep your concerns confidential.

Specializing in Trauma/PTSD/EMDR Therapy.....I understand life's challenges can sometimes feel overwhelming. Whether you're facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, past trauma or any other personal struggles, you've chosen to prioritize your mental health and that's something to be proud of. I am trauma-focused and provide you with a non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings so we can work together towards understanding, healing and positive growth.

It takes strength, courage, and self-awareness to reach out to a stranger for support. I believe you are the expert in your own story, and you have the potential for your own healing and growth. In our collaborative work together, I will help you navigate challenges you are experiencing, and help you recognize your strengths and skills to empower yourself through your journey.

You already have within you a wealth of knowledge on your experiences and needs, and I'm here to honor that. Whether you're looking to integrate traumatic experiences and heal from them, explore the strengths of neurodiversity, or find authenticity and joy in your sexuality, I bring an optimism and enthusiasm to our work together. My role is to walk alongside you, offering compassionate support through a trauma-informed, attachment-based, and psychodynamic lens.

I am an integrative and culturally sensitive driven therapist who works with teens and adults to unlearn systemic inequalities and process intergenerational trauma, grief, and anxiety, so you can confidently befriend your feelings, navigate life transitions, step into authenticity, and feel more at home in yourself. Often times when we are going through something difficult, it can be hard to see our way out. This may lead to spiraling thoughts, a lost sense of security & safety, thinking "I'm not good enough", consistently feeling on edge, and feeling disconnected from ourselves and others.